The cheapest and fastest trains from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 17 trains that leave Freiburg Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Wed, Aug 05, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 2728:55 PM2h14Freiburg Hbf11:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€181One-way0 transfers
ICE 100 · ICE 5907:55 PM2h14Freiburg Hbf10:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€341One-way1 transfer
ICE 102 · ICE 5925:55 PM2h14Freiburg Hbf8:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€371One-way1 transfer
ICE 2746:55 PM2h14Freiburg Hbf9:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€371One-way0 transfers
ECE 43:27 PM2h13Freiburg Hbf5:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€451One-way0 transfers
ECE 43:27 PM2h13Freiburg Hbf5:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€451One-way0 transfers
ICE 3748:55 AM2h14Freiburg Hbf11:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€601One-way0 transfers
ICE 200 · ICE 25909:55 AM2h14Freiburg Hbf12:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€601One-way1 transfer
ICE 37210:55 AM2h14Freiburg Hbf1:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€601One-way0 transfers
ICE 108 · ICE 258811:55 AM2h14Freiburg Hbf2:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€601One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €381.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€50 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest | €594 Average price | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average €50.
A bus is €574 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average €594.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Flight takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around €50 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-9.22. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 204 · ICE 2594 | On time 5:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 376 | On time 6:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 8 | On time 7:27 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 9:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 · ICE 2592 | On time 7:54 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h15 | 10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374 | On time 8:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 · ICE 2590 | On time 9:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 | On time 10:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 · ICE 2588 | On time 11:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 | On time 12:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17116 · 4722+ TGV 9583 | Delayed 1:00 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3h00 | 2:12 PM 2:12 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 1:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278 | On time 2:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 4 | On time 3:27 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 104 · ICE 2584 | On time 3:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 150 | 4:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h20 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 276 | On time 4:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 5:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 274 | On time 6:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 7:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 272 | On time 8:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h19 | 11:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60409 · ICE 990 | On time 9:56 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h31 | 12:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:27, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 3:27 AM |
Last train 7:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Freiburg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
TGV
FlixTrain
Trenitalia EuroCity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Freiburg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre
Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf train station facilities and services
Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe Einstein, Pizzaria Picasso, Babeuf, Café Hermann
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. ATMs are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Information desks are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Oberkirch.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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